Philips PerfectCare Performer GC8700 Series User manual

GC8700 series

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips “o fully benefit
from the support that Philips offers register your product at
wwwphilipscomwelcome
Read this user manual the important information leaflet and the quick start
guide carefully before you use the appliance Save them for future
reference
Exclusive technology from Philips
OptimalTemp technology
“he Optimal“emp technology enables you to iron all types of ironable
fabrics in any order without adjusting the iron temperature and without
sorting your garments
It is safe to just rest the hot soleplate directly on the ironing board without
putting back to the iron platform “his will help reduce the stress on your
wrist
“his iron has been approved by “he Woolmark Company Pty Ltd for the
ironing of woolonly products provided that the garments are ironed
according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this iron R In the United Kingdom Eire Hong Kong
and India the Woolmark trademark is a certification trademark
Compact ProVelocity Technology
“his technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to
remove creases easily t the same time it keeps the appliance more
compact and lighter than traditional steam generators for easier storage
Product overview 5ig 
 Water supply hose
 Steam triggerSteam boost
 Iron ready light
 Soleplate
 Iron platform
 Carry lock release button
 Detachable water tank
 Water supply hose storage compartment
 Mains cord with plug
 CLCCLEN button with light
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 Onoff button with poweron light and autooff light
 ECO button with light
 Smart CalcClean container
Preparing for use
Type of water to use
“his appliance has been designed to be used with tap water However if
you live in an area with hard water fast scale buildup may occur
“herefore it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized water to
prolong the lifetime of the appliance
Warning Do not use perfumed water water from the tumble
dryer vinegar starch descaling agents ironing aids chemically
descaled water or other chemicals as they may cause water
spitting brown staining or damage to your appliance
Filling the water tank
5ill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water
tank drops below the minimum level You can refill the water tank at any
time during use
Remove the water tank from the base
5ill the water tank up to the MX indication
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Put the water tank back into the appliance by fitting the bottom part into
the appliance first
Push in the top part of the water tank until it locks into place click
Using the appliance
Ironable fabrics
Do not iron nonironable fabrics
5abrics with these symbols are ironable for example linen cotton
polyester silk wool viscose and rayon
5abrics with this symbol are not ironable “hese fabrics include synthetic
fabrics such as Spandex or elastane Spandexmixed fabrics and polyolefins
eg polypropylene Prints on garments are not ironable either
Ironing
Place the steam generator on a stable and even surface
Note In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the
base on a stable ironing board
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank
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Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the onoff button
to switch on the steam generator Wait until the iron ready light lights up
continuously “his takes approx  minutes
Remove the water supply hose from the water supply hose storage
compartment
Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron
platform
Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing
Warning Never direct steam at people
5or best ironing results after ironing with steam perform the last strokes
without steam
Note When you use the appliance for the first time it may take  seconds
for steam to come out of the appliance
Note “he pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger It
produces subtle rattling sound which is normal When there is no water in
the water tank the pump sound is louder 5ill up the water tank with water
when the water level drops below the minimum level
5or more powerful steam you can use the “URBO steam mode which is
safe on all ironable fabrics
5or fabrics such as cotton jeans and linen you are recommended to use the
“URBO steam mode
Press and hold the onoff button for  seconds until the light turns white
“o deactivate the “URBO mode press and hold the onoff button for 
seconds again until the light turns blue
Steam boost function
Use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases
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Press the steam trigger twice quickly
Vertical ironing
Warning Hot steam is emitted from the iron Never attempt to
remove wrinkles from a garment while someone is wearing it Do
not apply steam near your or someone elses hand
You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from
hanging fabrics
Hold the iron in vertical position press the steam trigger and touch the
garment lightly with the soleplate and move the iron up and down
Safe rest
Resting the iron while rearranging your garment
While rearranging your garment you can rest the iron either on the iron
platform or horizontally on the ironing board “he Optimal“emp technology
ensures the soleplate will not damage the ironing board cover
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